Will you be getting 6MT or 7AT?

G in ny · 12-14-2008, 01:43 PM

7AT FTL .... This car shouldnt even of been made in auto

xDIEGOx · 12-14-2008, 01:44 PM

^ Hey old people gotta have a sports car too.

JeepZen · 12-14-2008, 10:03 PM

Give the 7AT a bit of credit. I have a G35xS with the 6AT and it is the second best automatic transmission I have ever driven. Manually shifting it makes the car very engaging and the rev match system is excellent. The rev matching on the AT was one of the major selling points of the xS for me.

As much as I love that 6AT, if I bought a 370z though I would likely still get the MT. The 6AT is awesome in my four-door sports sedan, but the two-seat coupe is an entirely different beast. My heel-toe is lousy (size 13 feet and knee problems) but I have high hopes that Nissan has developed a manual transmission that can compensate for my lack of ability. If it works as well as the rev matching on the 6AT I think the 6MT will be an easy sell.

bigdog1250 · 12-14-2008, 10:09 PM

If your not packing a stick then your a woman, or a tranny. Facts of life.

danHA · 12-14-2008, 10:12 PM

MT for life! After going from an Integra with a 5spd and then to a 2006 Subaru Legacy GT with an automatic transmission, I missed manual so much, that I took the hit and traded it in for a 2007 Subaru Legacy with a 6spd. There is nothing that disconnects you from your car more than having a slush box!!

shumby · 12-14-2008, 10:59 PM

lets not turn this into a 7at 6mt pissing match guys just want to see what the % is for each keep it civil and no 7at bashing ok.

blacknbean · 12-14-2008, 11:12 PM

6mt..my other car is an auto grocery getter

AK370Z · 12-14-2008, 11:42 PM

I know many people here can't wait to test the Synchro Rev match but the new 7AT is nothing to joke about! They are saying it's one of the best they have yet to offer.

Those paddles do look awesome!

shumby · 12-14-2008, 11:43 PM

I love it in my G37S

shumby · 12-14-2008, 11:44 PM

Get a good grounding kit and the shifts are super fast as well as better throtel responce.

WUKILLABEEZ78 · 12-15-2008, 12:47 AM

7 speed auto. I think people are going to be surprised when some of these car mags finally get around to testing the auto. It should be just as fast if not faster than the manual through the 1/4 mile and to 60mph... (This was certainly true for the VQ35HR). I'm not getting the auto because I think it's going to be faster though, I'm getting it because unfortunately I never learned to drive a stick.

BanningZ · 12-15-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

7 speed auto. I think people are going to be surprised when some of these car mags finally get around to testing the auto. It should be just as fast if not faster than the manual through the 1/4 mile and to 60mph... (This was certainly true for the VQ35HR). I'm not getting the auto because I think it's going to be faster though, I'm getting it because unfortunately I never learned to drive a stick.

Its not too hard to learn my friend.
That being said , I 'm sick of a six speed as traffic increases here.
The 7SP auto is a huge win.
This transmission is going to test very well comapared to other paddle shifters from the past and I imagine it will sway a lot of manual fanboys into the new niche of driving, and tuning.

Endgame · 12-15-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Its not too hard to learn my friend.
That being said , I 'm sick of a six speed as traffic increases here.
The 7SP auto is a huge win.
This transmission is going to test very well comapared to other paddle shifters from the past and I imagine it will sway a lot of manual fanboys into the new niche of driving, and tuning.

2nd that. Maybe I will purchase the Nismo 370Z later as a MT. THEN I CAN HAVE 2!!

cstr_Cali · 12-15-2008, 12:49 AM

Only 7AT for this L.A. traffic guy.

tranceformer · 12-15-2008, 07:50 AM

I'd agree that the 7AT will run some good numbers AND be more consistent but I'm going to go with the 6MT simply for the fun-factor. Every car I've owned was a manual transmission, so I guess I'm used to dealing with traffic.

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12-14-2008, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
xDIEGOx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 377 Drives: 02 Ram 4x4 Rep Power: 232	^ Hey old people gotta have a sports car too. __________________ Wanna see every Top Gear episode? Click --->Top Gear

12-14-2008, 10:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	lets not turn this into a 7at 6mt pissing match guys just want to see what the % is for each keep it civil and no 7at bashing ok. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-14-2008, 11:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I know many people here can't wait to test the Synchro Rev match but the new 7AT is nothing to joke about! They are saying it's one of the best they have yet to offer. Those paddles do look awesome! __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

12-14-2008, 11:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	I love it in my G37S __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-14-2008, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
G in ny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 396 Drives: 2006 g35 coupe Rep Power: 228	7AT FTL .... This car shouldnt even of been made in auto

12-14-2008, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
JeepZen Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OH Posts: 18 Drives: G35xS Rep Power: 17	Give the 7AT a bit of credit. I have a G35xS with the 6AT and it is the second best automatic transmission I have ever driven. Manually shifting it makes the car very engaging and the rev match system is excellent. The rev matching on the AT was one of the major selling points of the xS for me. As much as I love that 6AT, if I bought a 370z though I would likely still get the MT. The 6AT is awesome in my four-door sports sedan, but the two-seat coupe is an entirely different beast. My heel-toe is lousy (size 13 feet and knee problems) but I have high hopes that Nissan has developed a manual transmission that can compensate for my lack of ability. If it works as well as the rev matching on the 6AT I think the 6MT will be an easy sell.

12-14-2008, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	If your not packing a stick then your a woman, or a tranny. Facts of life.

12-14-2008, 10:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
danHA Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 9 Rep Power: 17	MT for life! After going from an Integra with a 5spd and then to a 2006 Subaru Legacy GT with an automatic transmission, I missed manual so much, that I took the hit and traded it in for a 2007 Subaru Legacy with a 6spd. There is nothing that disconnects you from your car more than having a slush box!!

12-14-2008, 11:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 17	6mt..my other car is an auto grocery getter

12-14-2008, 11:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	Get a good grounding kit and the shifts are super fast as well as better throtel responce. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
WUKILLABEEZ78 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 51 Drives: 08 Infiniti G Sedan Rep Power: 17	7 speed auto. I think people are going to be surprised when some of these car mags finally get around to testing the auto. It should be just as fast if not faster than the manual through the 1/4 mile and to 60mph... (This was certainly true for the VQ35HR). I'm not getting the auto because I think it's going to be faster though, I'm getting it because unfortunately I never learned to drive a stick. __________________ 2008 G35 Journey in Platinum Graphite with Sport/Premium/Navigation and Technology Packages with 4WAS/Splash Guards and Spoiler 2005 Nissan Xterra S in Super Black (Dog Hauler)

12-15-2008, 12:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
cstr_Cali Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 347 Drives: smoke grey Rep Power: 573	Only 7AT for this L.A. traffic guy.

12-15-2008, 07:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	I'd agree that the 7AT will run some good numbers AND be more consistent but I'm going to go with the 6MT simply for the fun-factor. Every car I've owned was a manual transmission, so I guess I'm used to dealing with traffic.